ABOUT THIS ALBUM

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Jazz Trombonist/Composer Nicholas Adema is currently an upcoming musical voice on the Canadian Jazz Scene. He currently studies Jazz Performance in his second year at the University of Toronto, under the guidance of Terry Promane, William Carn, Dave Young, John Macleod, Kelly Jefferson, Jim Lewis, Andrew Downing, Gordon Foote, and others.

In April 2019, Nick will be releasing his debut album recording, entitled “Nick Adema: Starting Point”. Joined by David Hodgson, Carter Brodkorb, Evan Gratham, and Jacob Slous, this album features four brand new compositions by Nick Adema. This five piece band explores Nick’s original compositions, which pushes the boundaries of straight-ahead, contemporary jazz. Being some of the leading voices on the Canadian jazz scene, these musicians create a dynamic interplay that displays a broad spectrum of musical creativity, and proficiency.